The International Space Station (ISS) is orbiting the Earth at an altitude of approximately 220 miles (354 km), which places it in low Earth orbit (LEO). This distance can change, however, and has varied from 205 miles (330 km) to a planned maximum of 248 miles (400 km). The Moon is an […]
Daily Archives: March 19, 2025
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Watching the spacecraft splash down yesterday brought back memories of my time working at NASA during the Gemini days. That was the period when the greatest advances were made in many areas. Computer software was designed and developed like no other, using IBM 7094 technology as a base for the […]